Toronto's legendary drag queen: Michelle Ross, unknown icon

A drag icon's legacy unfolds through her family - and the fierce love of her chosen family. Michelle Ross defined Toronto's drag scene. An icon and community builder, she began performing in the 1970s and inspired generations of Black drag queens, who followed in her footsteps. Ross was a bold, commanding and magnetic presence on stages in the city and around the world. Yet the whole time, she kept it secret from her family.

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